This is an activity exploring the concept that distance affects how we perceive an object's size, specifically pertaining to the size of the Sun and the Moon as seen from Earth. Learners will complete a hands on activity where two balls of differing...(View More) sizes stand in for the Sun and the Moon. By moving the balls away from each other, students will determine how far the larger ball needs to be in order to make the two seem similar in size. They will also use the balls to demonstrate a solar eclipse. Lastly, learners will complete a worksheet explaining their findings. This is Activity 12 of a larger resource entitled Eye on the Sky.(View Less)

This is an activity about the Sun, Earth and Moon and their movements during solar and lunar eclipses. Students observe and manipulate a styrofoam ball model and simulate the movement of these bodies during the different kinds of eclipses. Learners...(View More) will also complete a worksheet to reinforce understanding of this model and concept. This activity requires a location with an open space approximately ten feet by ten feet in area, and is Activity 11 of a larger resource entitled Eye on the Sky.(View Less)

This activity is about symbols used by various cultures to interpret the Sun. Learners will do three separate activities to illustrate how astronomy was important to both ancient and present day cultures. First, they will learn about Sun symbols...(View More) from different cultures and then decorate or create their own to hang in the classroom. After, learners will interpret and retell an astronomical myth or legend to the group. This is Actividad 12.2 as part of El Universo a Sus Pies, a Spanish-language curriculum, available for purchase.(View Less)

This activity is about symbols used by various cultures to interpret the Sun. Learners will do three separate activities to illustrate how astronomy was important to both ancient and present day cultures. First, they will learn about Sun symbols...(View More) from different cultures and then decorate or create their own to hang in the classroom. After, learners will interpret and retell an astronomical myth or legend to the group. This is Activity L-4 of Universe at Your Fingertips 2.0: A Collection of Activities and Resources for Teaching Astronomy DVD-ROM, which is available for purchase.(View Less)